While listening to recent sports talk shows in Cincinnati there seems to be an obsession with resigning Joey Votto among certain Reds fans. While Joey still has 2 years left on his contract with the Reds this small yet vocal group appears to be in a state of almost paranoia of signing or even trading Votto. Obviously it will be difficult for the Reds to resign Votto and it became even more (as Walt Jocketty has said) difficult when Prince Fielder signed with the Tigers this off season with his 200 million + contract. Now while I prefer to stay in the here and now especially with what is looking to be a very promising 2012 season I believe I have an idea to keep these fans busy so the rest of us can enjoy this season. I propose creating an organization or club dedicated to resigning Joey Votto. The Keep Joey in Cincinnati or KJC for short could help raise the 250 million+ that Joey will mostly be asking for. How do they go about raising that money you ask? Well here are a few of my ideas to get you the KJC’s out there started. Create a T-shirt with a picture of Joey Votto on it with the words “Keep Joey” on top of the Picture and the words ‘In Cincy” below the picture. How about a split the Pot raffle call it “The Votto Lotto!” Maybe do some car washes I am sure you could even get the Rosie Reds to hold the signs in Bikini’s (ewwwww). So there you go KJC’s go get it started and resend your checks to Walt Jocketty and while you’re busy doing that the rest of us Reds fans can enjoy what is going to be a great and hopefully a championship season.

There's a lot of you probably don't know about new Reds reliever Burke Badenhop. For instance, he grew up in Toledo, has an economics degree from Bowling Green and is one of best at getting batters to ground into double plays.

To contend in the National League Central, the Reds will be counting heavily on contributions from a healthy Joey Votto during the regular season. But the club will not rush its first baseman into the starting lineup during Spring Training.

When the Reds open their exhibition schedule on Tuesday vs. the Indians, the only regular position player not in the starting lineup will be the one whose status is under the most scrutiny -- first baseman Joey Votto.

Rain on Monday cut short much of the Reds' normal activity, but starting pitcher Homer Bailey was able to get his work done in the bullpen. It was Bailey's second time on the mound as he returns from surgery on the flexor mass tendon near his right elbow.

Following about two weeks of drills, meetings, batting practice and bullpen sessions, the Reds' Spring Training moves to a much-anticipated and more tangible phase. Tuesday will mark the start of games, as the Reds will play the first of three straight vs. the Indians at Goodyear Ballpark.

The Reds got a long look at right-handed pitching prospect Daniel Corcino when he was a September callup last season. Corcino made three starts and fared well, but he doesn't appear to be under consideration for one of the rotation spots up for grabs this spring.

Even with Spring Training well underway and Cactus League games set to begin on Tuesday, Reds manager Bryan Price has been intentionally coy about the regular lineup he will write out in the regular season.

One of the highlights of being a Pensacola Blue Wahoos fan is watching the parent club Cincinnati Reds bring along their top talent-talent like 22-year-old centerfielder Yorman Rodriguez- to Spring Training.

Tommy Thrall, radio broadcaster for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, will return for his fourth season with the team. Thrall, who has been with the team since its inaugural season, has covered 411 games for the Blue Wahoos.

The Cincinnati Reds today announced Pat Kelly will be the new manager for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. With over 20 years of managerial experience, Kelly led the Bakersfield Blaze, the former Class A Advanced affiliate for the Reds, in 2014.

Baseball's spring training begins today when five clubs open camp for pitchers and catchers. Cincinnati Reds pitchers and catchers report today with the balance of the roster due next week. The first full workout is February 24.

The Dayton Dragons today announced the purchase of a 2,050 square foot, high-definition video board for installation at Fifth Third Field. The video board, will be installed and operational prior to the Dragons opening day game on April 12, will feature the newest and latest high definition technology, and will provide the clearest picture quality of any boa […]

Main Street Baseball, LLC, has officially taken the reins of the Billings Mustangs, the rookie-level Pioneer League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, the team announced Tuesday. Major League Baseball has approved the team's sale, formally bringing the Mustangs into the Main Street Baseball family, led by Dave Heller and Bob Herrfeldt.

Main Street Baseball, LLC, has purchased the Billings Mustangs, the rookie-level Pioneer League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. The transaction has received approval from both the Pioneer League and Minor League Baseball and is awaiting final approval from Major League Baseball. The Mustangs join the Class-A Advanced California League's High Desert Ma […]

The Cincinnati Reds have announced that Dick Schofield will return as field manager of the Billings Mustangs for the 2015 season. Schofield compiled a 41-35 (.539) regular season record in 2014 and guided the Mustangs to their 11th League Championship title since short-season play began in the Pioneer League in 1964.

The Billings Mustangs announced that Kyle Riley will join the club as the Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations. In addition to media responsibilities, Riley will handle the radio play-by-play duties for the upcoming Pioneer League season, replacing Ryan Schuiling who served as the Broadcasting Director for the past three seasons (2011 - 2013).

The Billings Mustangs announced that ESPN 910 KBLG will serve as the team's official flagship station for all radio broadcasts during the 2013 season. Each and every Mustangs game, regular season and post season, will be broadcast live in its entirety on 910 AM.

The Billings Mustangs Professional Baseball Club announced today their game schedule for the upcoming Pioneer League season. The 2012 campaign marks the 60th Season that the Mustangs have played and operated in Billings.

AROUND THE NL CENTRAL:

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny outlined his pitching alignment for the first three games of the Grapefruit League season and said he was giving his club a well-deserved day off on Wednesday. Their Grapefruit League schedule begins on Thursday against the Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium.

The Cardinals have shown no indication that they plan to change Matt Carpenter's placement in their lineup. However, if Carpenter accomplishes what he has set as a season goal, he'll take a different look back into the familiar spot atop the batting order.

Single-game tickets for the Cardinals' 81 regular-season home games will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. CT, the organization announced on Monday. Fans intending to purchase tickets to at least three home games can enjoy early access to tickets, beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday.

Dexter Fowler has had to play in some giant-sized ballparks with the Rockies and Astros. Wrigley Field will be a little different, but Cubs manager Joe Maddon likes what he's seen of the center fielder.

Albert Almora played last season with a heavy heart and mind as he watched his father battle prostate cancer. Now, with those concerns put aside, the Cubs prospect believes he has gained a greater perspective on the game.

The two players the Astros received from the Braves in a January trade that sent three prospects to Atlanta have done some soul-searching away from the game -- slugger Evan Gattis working odd jobs that range from ski lift operator to janitor, and pitcher James Hoyt working on sailboats.

On any given morning at spring camp, Astros reliever Pat Neshek can be spotted at his locker signing dozens of baseball cards with a discarded stack of envelopes at his feet. He rips them open, scribbles his name on each card and sends them back to where they came from.

Fla. -- Astros manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday it's likely the club will open the season with a seven-man bullpen, which is not a surprise. It's possible they'll use one of those spots on a long reliever, which means Alex White, Samuel Deduno, Jake Buchanan, Dan Straily, Brad Peacock and Asher Wojciechowski will be considered for the bullpen a […]

Astros manager A.J. Hinch set up his starting pitching for the upcoming week of Grapefruit League games, confirming that right-hander Collin McHugh will pitch the opener on Thursday against the Phillies at Osceola County Stadium.

The Houston Astros say it started with the two pitchers, Collin McHugh and Dallas Keuchel. They're the ones who deserve the credit for the Astros' success, because they were the ones who embraced change and executed every single pitch.

During a week of full-squad workouts at Pirate City, the Bucs kept score of a daily drill on situational hitting. It was the "Competition Game," and Jose Tabata nailed it. A spot on the bench may be out of his reach, but he's making it hard on club decision-makers.